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  • Title: Witnessed resuscitation: good practice or not?
    Author: Rattrie E.
    Journal: Nurs Stand; ; 14(24):32-5. PubMed ID: 11235368.
    Abstract:
    Should relatives be given the choice to witness the resuscitation of a family member? From the available literature, three main topic areas emerge: research studies that allow witnessed resuscitation, the effects on relatives of witnessed resuscitation, and A&E staff attitudes towards witnessed resuscitation. There is abundant literature on the positive effects for relatives of witnessing the attempted resuscitation of a loved-one, the main benefit being that the grieving process was made easier. However, staff attitudes are mixed, making witnessed resuscitation a controversial topic.
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